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COSRX vs Skinfix

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

COSRX and Skinfix are skincare brands founded in 2013 and 2014, respectively. The Korean brand is beloved for its thoughtful array of serums, moisturizers, cleansers, masks, and more, all formulated with trusted ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and niacinamide, which suit oily skin and acne-prone skin best because these active components balance excess oil and soothe irritation. Conversely, the Canadian brand is beloved for its deeply nourishing moisturizers and scientifically targeted formulas that suit dry, sensitive skin best because of their rich, restorative ingredients. Ultimately, the two brands differ in their core formulations and target skin types, offering tailored solutions for diverse complexions.

COSRX is a Korean skincare brand founded in 2013 and owned by Amorepacific Group since 2024.

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Skinfix is a Canadian skincare brand founded in 2014 and owned by Skinfix Inc..

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This page compares some of the most popular COSRX and Skinfix products; for every product of both brands, with a fit score for your own skin, use the Lovi app.

Popular COSRX vs Skinfix products

COSRX vs Skinfix moisturizers

Questions and answers

COSRX or Skinfix: which is better?

COSRX offers a much broader range of products with higher Lovi fit levels for oily and acne-prone skin, whereas Skinfix features a targeted barrier repair moisturizer. Both brands keep most or all products free of added fragrance, making them suitable for sensitive skin.

What is the difference between COSRX and Skinfix?

COSRX offers a wide range of products that are a superior fit for oily and acne-prone skin, whereas Skinfix features targeted options like the Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream that achieves a high fit for dry and sensitive skin. Furthermore, COSRX products on this page frequently include key ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which helps with skin hydration, and niacinamide, which may reduce pigmentation.

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COSRX or Skinfix: which moisturizer is better?

COSRX offers a wider range of moisturizers with Superior and High fit levels across multiple skin types, such as the Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence for dry and sensitive skin. Skinfix features the Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream, which has a High fit level for dry and sensitive skin.

Which is more affordable, COSRX or Skinfix?

The page does not provide pricing or affordability information to compare COSRX and Skinfix.

Which causes fewer breakouts, COSRX or Skinfix?

Skinfix focuses on barrier-repairing creams that are unlikely to clog pores, while COSRX offers a wide range of targeted treatments for oily and acne-prone skin with varying fit levels.

How do the founding years and countries of origin compare between COSRX and Skinfix?

COSRX was founded in 2013 in South Korea, whereas Skinfix was founded in 2014 in Canada.

Which COSRX products are best suited for dry sensitive skin compared to Skinfix's Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream?

For dry sensitive skin, COSRX offers multiple products with a Superior Lovi fit level, such as the Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence, Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream, and Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser, whereas Skinfix's Barrier+ Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream achieves a High fit level.

How does the variety of fragrance-free products differ between COSRX and Skinfix?

The products on this page from COSRX are almost entirely fragrance-free, with 37 out of 38 formulas listing no fragrance. Meanwhile, every single product from Skinfix lists no fragrance.

Research behind their key ingredients

Behind this comparison

Lovi compares products by their fit scores, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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